Joe, I'm a k-6 principal and as a school we've been working hard to change our report card into something that better reflects "the developing child". What's interesting for me is that my daughter started kindergarten this year. She loved participating in our student-led conferences, but is totally oblivious to her report card (she wondered what it was for). I can't help but wonder when, why and how we make students care about that piece of paper that goes home 4 times a year?

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I am Joe Bower (and that is Deborah Meier) and I teach in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. I wish to challenge 'traditional' schooling while exploring more progressive forms of education. I intend on using this blog to uproot some of the most deeply rooted myths that continue to distract people from a love for learning. And I am going to have fun doing it!